Remember when people used to say "MapQuest it" if they didn't want to explain to someone how to get somewhere? That phrase stuck around for quite a while after Google Maps was introduced even as MapQuest's marketshare eroded. But lately it seems all ...

Firefox has tons of extensions, and when you drill them down to specific items, such as Google Maps, it's amazing how powerful of a tool this open source browser can become. Today, we're serving up seven tools and add-ons that will make using Google ...

Yes, there are tons of email options out there beyond Gmail; some are even bigger in terms of user numbers, but let's be honest: Gmail is the leader here, and everyone else just follows suit. This is our coverage of some important Gmail milestones, a...

Search, the holy grail that pushed Google into global Internet domination, is still coveted by many. The fact that most users don't even consider switching Google for anything else doesn't mean that there's no innovation going on in the field of sear...

We already know we can turn Netvibes into our personal office. Why not do the same with iGoogle, which is gaining popularity (and hundreds of new modules) very fast? We've assembled a list of over 25 productivity modules for iGoogle; take notes, send...

Search engines: they're essential for getting your content noticed, but it's a challenge to optimize your site if you don't know what you're doing. Here are 30+ resources to help out - feel free to add more in the comments. Related: SOCIAL SEARCH GUI...

Like it or not, many blogs survive thanks to Google AdSense - a fact that's leading some to debate the use of ad blocking software. However, implementing and tweaking AdSense ads on a Wordpress blog can be tedious. We've gathered 17 Wordpress plugins...

Don't get us wrong, Google Reader is our favorite feedreader. But sometimes, we just wish it was a little...better. Here are 50 Firefox extensions and scripts to make Google Reader your own. Note: some of these require the Greasemonkey or Stylish ext...

If you aren't careful, bookmarking and searching can quickly get out of control on you. Here are 30+ tools to help you keep them under control in Firefox. See also: 23 Best Social Networking Toolbars and Plugins for Firefox Bookmarks 2 Pane Bookmark ...

With Google announcing the ability to increase your Gmail storage capacity this week, we decided to delve into other ways to extend and enhance Google's popular webmail service. Presenting: 60+ tools and resources for Gmail. Desktop Applications GCou...

Google Maps added user-generated local business reviews this week, leading us to wonder how many local business review services would come under threat. The bigger irony: many of the existing local review sites use Google Maps for their mapping. Anot...

Google's Street View feature for Google Maps, which enables users to see certain parts of several big US cities through panoramic images, has caused a new trend: StreetSpotting. (We just invented that.) SEE ALSO: 10 Must-See Google Street View Sighti...

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